QuantiTect Probe RT-PCR Kit

For one-step qRT-PCR using sequence-specific probes for gene expression analysis

Highly sensitive detection of low-copy targets

Accurate quantification over several logs of template

Use of any sequence-specific probe on any real-time cycler

No need to optimize reaction and cycling conditions

QuantiTect Probe RT-PCR Kits enable sensitive quantification of RNA targets by real-time one-step PCR using sequence-specific probes. The combination of a hot start and a unique PCR buffer system in the ready-to-use master mix ensures highly sensitive qRT-PCR on any real-time cycler without the need for optimization. The dNTP mix includes dUTP, allowing optional treatment with UNG. For convenience, the master mix can be stored at 2–8°C.

The QuantiTect Probe RT-PCR Kit is intended for molecular biology applications. This product is not intended for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of a disease.

High sensitivity and efficiency, and a wide dynamic range.

Tenfold serial dilutions of HeLa cell RNA (100 ng to 1 pg) were analyzed in duplicate on the ABI PRISM 7900 using the QuantiTect Probe RT-PCR Kit with primers and a HEX labeled probe specific for human 28S rRNA. High PCR efficiency over 6 logs of template dilution was achieved.

One-step RT-PCR with comparable performance to two-step RT-PCR - A.

Tenfold serial dilutions of cDNA (100 ng to 1 pg) prepared from leukocytes were analyzed in duplicate on the Mx3005 using primers and a FAM labeled probe specific for IL1R2 (interleukin 1 receptor, type II). Two-step RT-PCR was performed using the QuantiTect Probe PCR Kit (PCR efficiency: 101%).

One-step RT-PCR with comparable performance to two-step RT-PCR - B.

Tenfold serial dilutions of RNA (100 ng to 1 pg) prepared from leukocytes were analyzed in duplicate on the Mx3005 using primers and a FAM labeled probe specific for ILR2 (interleukin 1 receptor, type II). One-step RT-PCR was performed using the QuantiTect Probe RT-PCR Kit (PCR efficiency: 104%).

Performance

The QuantiTect Probe RT-PCR Kit has a unique RT-PCR buffer that promotes highly specific annealing of primers and probes to the PCR template. It contains HotStarTaq DNA Polymerase, which provides the most stringent hot start compared with other polymerases (see figure "Highly specific amplification").

Precise quantification on cyclers that require ROX dye. Does not interfere with reactions on other real-time cyclers

Omniscript and Sensiscript Reverse Transcriptases

Special blend of enzymes with high affinity for RNA

RNA can be transcribed, even through complex secondary structures

Procedure

The QuantiTect Probe RT-PCR Kit overcomes the need for optimization of reaction conditions, which can be tedious and time-consuming. Simply add primers, probe, and RNA template to the ready-to-use RT-PCR master mix, and start the reaction (see flowchart "One-step RT-PCR"). Follow the protocol in the handbook to get fast and reliable results on any real-time cycler. If required, reactions can be pretreated with uracil-N-glycosylase (UNG) to eliminate carryover of PCR products from previous reactions.

Applications

QuantiTect Probe RT-PCR Kits can be used for gene expression analysis of RNA targets on any real-time cycler. This includes instruments from Applied Biosystems, Bio-Rad, Cepheid, Eppendorf, Roche, and Agilent. For the Rotor-Gene Q and other Rotor-Gene cyclers, we recommend using the Rotor-Gene Probe RT-PCR Kit, which has been specially developed for fast cycling on these instruments.